Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

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Moleson mountain towering above cobbled streets of Gruyeres.

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Overview

A far cry from the dramatic, heavily touristed Alpine landscapes most readily associated with 'la Suisse', this gentle western corner comprising the Canton of Fribourg, the Jura Mountains and the three lakes of Drei-Seen-Land is where you go to 'get away'.

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